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At 5'8" and 260 lbs, your BMI is 39.5, placing you in the Obese Class II category. A BMI of 39.5 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues.
39.5
BMI
Obese Class II
Category
122-164
Healthy range (lbs)
-96 lbs
To healthy high
BMI 39.5: Obese Class II
| BMI | Category | Weight (lbs) | Your Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight | Below 122 lbs | - |
| 18.5 to 24.9 | Normal | 122 to 164 lbs | Goal range |
| 25.0 to 29.9 | Overweight | 165 to 197 lbs | - |
| 30.0+ | Obese | Above 197 lbs | You are here |
Your BMI of 39.5 puts you in the Obese Class II category for someone 5'8".
To reach the upper boundary of the healthy range (164 lbs), you would need to lose approximately 96 lbs. A sustainable rate is 0.5 to 1 lb per week, which means roughly 128 weeks at a moderate calorie deficit.
Keep in mind that BMI does not account for muscle mass. Two people at 5'8" and 260 lbs can have very different body compositions. Body fat percentage is a more precise indicator of health risk.
A healthy weight for someone 5'8" is between 122 and 164 lbs, based on a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9. This range reflects the weights most associated with reduced risk of chronic disease. Individual factors like muscle mass, frame size, and body fat distribution also matter.
A BMI of 39.5 falls in the Obese Class II range. A BMI of 39.5 falls in the Class II obesity range (35 to 39.9). This level is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and joint issues. BMI is a population-level screening tool, not a diagnostic measure. Factors like waist circumference, body fat percentage, blood pressure, and cholesterol provide a more complete picture of metabolic health.
You would need to lose approximately 96 lbs to reach the high end of the healthy range. The healthy BMI range (18.5 to 24.9) corresponds to 122 to 164 lbs for someone 5'8". A sustainable rate of weight loss is 0.5 to 1 lb per week through a calorie deficit of 250 to 500 calories per day.
BMI is a useful screening tool but has real limitations. It does not distinguish between muscle and fat, so muscular athletes often show elevated BMI despite low body fat. It also does not account for where fat is stored. Waist-to-height ratio and body fat percentage are more precise measures. Use BMI as a starting point, not a definitive health verdict.
To reach low end (122 lbs)
138 lbs to lose
To reach high end (164 lbs)
96 lbs to lose
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